The prospect of another round of mass deportations promised by United States President Donald Trump is once again generating concerns about detention procedures. One of Trump’s first executive orders signed in January 2025 declared a national emergency along the two major land borders with Canada and Mexico. This declaration paved the way for his “border …Read More
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Is the U.S. Border Patrol an Immigration Agency?
A few hours after United States President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second time at the Capitol Rotunda in the District of Columbia, a Border Patrol agent was gunned down by a German man during a traffic stop near the Canadian border. The 44-year-old agent had been previously assigned to the Mexican border, where …Read More
Should You Represent Yourself in U.S. Immigration Court?
The adage “the attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client” is commonly associated with criminal defense trials, but it can surely extend to the gridlocked immigration court system of the United States. During the initial hearings of immigration court cases, judges will inform the respondents, who are often treated like criminal defendants, …Read More
Who Can Assist with the U.S. Immigration Process?
With another Trump administration in effect in the United States, uncertainty is growing about the future of the constrained immigration system. During Trump’s first term in the White House, many foreign individuals found it difficult to pursue visas and legal status. If we consider the chaos generated by Trump’s executive orders and policies on immigration …Read More
Key U.S. Immigration Documents to Safeguard
With the prospect of another Trump administration underscored by anti-immigration policies, foreigners in the United States should adopt a more careful and prudent approach to maintaining their legal status. According to the rhetoric Donald Trump promoted throughout his campaign, immigrants should expect greater levels of scrutiny from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies. …Read More
What Could a Second Trump Administration Mean for U.S. Immigration?
As Americans woke up to a new president-elect on November 6th, a new focus of uncertainty emerged for millions of foreigners across the United States. The Trump campaign turned immigration into its central “boogeyman” issue to secure the popular vote. He personally pushed falsehoods about Haitians under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) reportedly eating pet cats …Read More
Immigrant Scam Alert: How Fraudsters Impersonate ICE to Trick & Steal
Since 2019, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been issuing fraud alerts to the public about strange phone calls purportedly made by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The calls are made to mobile phones. The recipients invariably report seeing numbers that correspond to DHS and ICE offices displayed on their …Read More
Understanding Immigration Checkpoints in the United States
During the political campaign for the 2024 general election, former United States President Donald Trump relied on immigration enforcement rhetoric to make himself attractive to his most ardent supporters. Some of his talking points about a “deportation task force” to remove millions of migrants were rehashed from his previous campaigns. Nonetheless, one particular point caught …Read More
Everything You Need to Know about the U.S. Immigration Medical Examination
All foreigners who pursue the legal residence benefit from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are required to submit Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, before they adjust their status. Form I-693 is part of the admissibility determination that allows foreigners to remain in the U.S. In essence, the immigration medical …Read More
How Many Years Do You Have to Wait to Return to the U.S. after Being Deported?
When foreigners enter the United States, they’re expected to maintain a lawful presence during their entire stay. A lawful presence hinges upon admissibility and a valid documented status. An unlawful presence starts the moment you become undocumented or inadmissible. This would allow federal agents to detain you, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may …Read More
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